- Cobras are found from southern Africa through southern Asia to islands of Southeast Asia. They are highly venomous snakes, most of which expand the neck ribs to form a hood. The Indian Spectacled Cobra was formerly considered as a single species with the same distribution as the king cobra. However, biologists have recently discovered that about a dozen species exists in Asia, some being venom spitters and others not.
- WRRC received a case about a cobra, presumably a victim of a human-animal conflict situation. Due to the delay in discovering and rescuing the animal, the wounds were infected and maggot infested. A lot of effort was required to attend to the injuries and the chances of his survival seemed less but the staff did not give up hope and continued the treatment with utmost care. It's amazing to see how wildlife can overcome even the most harsh conditions. The snake made a full recovery and we will be releasing them in due course.
